2D Game Artist & Animator — Mobile Game (iOS/Android)

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Summary

2D Game Artist & Animator — Mobile Game (iOS/Android) About the Project I am developing an original 2D mobile game for iOS and Android. The game has a defined art direction, character concepts, and a working interactive prototype. Full details including style references, character descriptions, and scene briefs are shared under NDA with shortlisted candidates. What I'm Looking For A skilled 2D illustrator and animator who works by hand. No AI-generated imagery. I'm looking for someone with a strong personal style, attention to craft, and experience creating assets for mobile games. Requirements Portfolio showing original character design and environmental illustration Animation experience — frame-by-frame preferred, rigging considered Experience delivering mobile game assets (sprite sheets, resolution requirements for iOS/Android) Human-made work only — please do not apply if your process relies on AI image generation Responsive communication and comfort working through iterative feedback Project Structure Shortlisted candidates will be asked to sign a brief NDA before receiving the full brief. The engagement begins with a paid style test ($200) to confirm we're a good fit before committing to the full scope. To Apply Please include: A link to your portfolio Two or three pieces that represent your strongest character and environmental work Your availability and general rate Confirmation that your work is human-made

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 3-6 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $13.00

    -

    $30.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
2D Design
2D Animation
Nice-to-have skills
Character Design
Adobe Flash
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:yesterday
  • Interviewing:
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  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
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About the client
Member since Mar 10, 2026
  • USA
    Torrance1:32 AM
  • $4.5K total spent
    1 hire, 1 active

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